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 to shun evil are assisted if they look unto Thee. O let a clearer and more enlarged view of Thee, of Thy divine nature, of Thy attributes and perfections, spread among mankind; and prepare the world, we beseech Thee, for this pure, this elevating knowledge; so that from correct ideas of the universality of Thy love and wisdom, mankind may be better qualified to take Thee for their model, and in all things "learn of Thee." May our charity more nearly approximate to Thy love, and become more and more active, and exhibit its power more and more disinterestedly; and, at the same time, may we be more and more watchful over ourselves, be stricter in the performance of our duty, and strive not only to shun evil as sin against Thee, but to look perpetually unto Thee for aid, that we may avoid even the appearance of evil. May the sun, as it daily rises upon us, in renewing our bodily strength, find us more vigilant in the superintendence of our souls; and as seasons for rest present themselves, may such seasons be rendered profitable by devout meditation upon Thee, and upon the glories and beatitudes of Thy kingdom.

Our Father, &c.

SHridap Ebening. C) GRACIOUS LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ, the fricnd and protector of Thy people: permit us again to draw near unto Thee, and at the close of another day, to rendcr unto Thee that homage which is Thy due, and that grateful acknowledgment which becomes children dependent on the bounty of